HID install *edit* help needed :)

325i 2 m3 · 01-19-2009, 10:54 AM

ok guys, ive had a e30 and now on my second bimmer wit my e36. a buddy of mine just got a e90 2006 325i and he doesnt know to much about cars haha. he got a HID kit from Apexcone and ive given it my best shot already and figured the e90post guys would lead me in the right direction. anyone have a link they can post for a DIY or anything helpful?

thanks guys

E92-Lighting · 01-19-2009, 11:11 AM

how is your hid install gone to hell already? most hid kits should come with a basic install guide

SoQuick · 01-19-2009, 11:20 AM

your thread title is misleading and your post is way too vague.

What went wrong?

balance · 01-19-2009, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SoQuick

your thread title is misleading and your post is way too vague.

What went wrong?

I'm guessing hes trying to get instructions on how to install them..
+1 on misleading title
its one of those titles that try to get peoples attention haha

325i 2 m3 · 01-19-2009, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by imrickjames132

I'm guessing hes trying to get instructions on how to install them..
+1 on misleading title
its one of those titles that try to get peoples attention haha

haha my bad guys. nah ive installed my hids on mine (e36) and my buddy's car. just having trouble gettin it all installed.

to try to make it easier, i was just gonna remove the whole headlight so we could really take a look at things but i couldnt reach the last bolt holding it on near the inside of the car.

(i got the 2 on top, and the one right behind the wheel well) correct me if im wrong but i believe you have to take the front bumper off to take the headlight out? thats what i read somewhere.

so to try to avoid that, i was gonna just try and remove the stock bulb, drill the hole in the cover and just put the hid in and connect it up without taking the headlight...but... couldnt find where the connector for the headlights is?

granted we only had an hour to give it a shot, i told him when we had more time it would be done.

help help help

325i 2 m3 · 01-19-2009, 07:48 PM

bump

moveswiftly · 01-19-2009, 08:52 PM

What you need to do is get a HID Relay Harness. It plugs into your + terminal in the engine and Ground. Along with that resistors to prevent a bulb out error from coming. You do not wanna drill a hole in your lights....
PM me for details i can help. i've had some experience in HID Retrofits

iheartsole · 01-19-2009, 11:50 PM

i want to put Hid on my fogs, but still need to see some ppl with e92 install them. and see if there are any problems.

tjpretz · 10-21-2009, 03:42 PM

I am having the same problem as 325i 2 m3 is talking about. I have a 2006 325i with a DDM tuning HID kit. How do I install an HID kit into this vehicle? I am confused because all the wiring for the headlight is contained inside the headlight assembly, and the connector taht connects to the halogen bulb is totally different from the connections on the hid kit. Please help!

Thanks

Terry

dsc201knoc · 10-25-2009, 09:40 PM

hey im local in fayetteville and i do these swaps all the time.. contact me if you need info i can hook you up... Some of the other guys from cary have al ready met me

im around if you need me

Damon

bluespeed117 · 10-26-2009, 03:14 PM

You are going to have to drill a one inch hole in the back of the headlight cover. The hid kit should come with a waterproof seal with some holes in it for the wiring to go through. Once you do that you are going to have to find a place to mount your ballast. Pretty simple once you think it out.

E90 noobie · 10-26-2009, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by bluespeed117

You are going to have to drill a one inch hole in the back of the headlight cover. The hid kit should come with a waterproof seal with some holes in it for the wiring to go through. Once you do that you are going to have to find a place to mount your ballast. Pretty simple once you think it out.

yup, what he said

Scottycs · 10-27-2009, 07:01 AM

I have the same kit in 07 328i (09/06 build) and it will not even turn on with the car on. Capacitors will make it work but you will still get a lighting system error which is VERY annoying. Bought cancelers from dsc201knoc, worked but still got lighting system error which pops up every minute! After spending about $30 I got everything I need to make a harness similar to "parachute" to get rid of the error.

Scottycs · 10-27-2009, 08:26 AM

Here is a rough sketch of the harness I made to prevent the errors. Original idea was posted by Parachute.

i own an e90 · 10-30-2009, 08:09 PM

i have a 2006 325xi sedan ...my boy just installed my HID w/ digital ballast..but it woouldn't work ... cuz 2006 bmw 3 series suck ...so he put in a relay harness that came w/ resistors for both my HID fogs and low beam ..and it works .....no error .... u have to place the resistors on a metal cuz that shit gets hot ..i learned my lesson ..lolz let me konw if u got any question ...FYI u dont have to take out ur headlights ..

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325i 2 m3 Registered 1 Rep 3 Posts Drives: '95 325 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: raleigh, nc iTrader: (0)	*HID install edit* help needed :)** ok guys, ive had a e30 and now on my second bimmer wit my e36. a buddy of mine just got a e90 2006 325i and he doesnt know to much about cars haha. he got a HID kit from Apexcone and ive given it my best shot already and figured the e90post guys would lead me in the right direction. anyone have a link they can post for a DIY or anything helpful? thanks guys Last edited by 325i 2 m3; 01-19-2009 at 01:56 PM..
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E92-Lighting 860 Rep 35,253 Posts Drives: Next Generation LED Lighting Join Date: May 2008 Location: Walnut iTrader: (324)	how is your hid install gone to hell already? most hid kits should come with a basic install guide
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SoQuick Stock 10 Rep 243 Posts Drives: Nothing now Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Southern NH iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00] 2001 S8 [0.00]	your thread title is misleading and your post is way too vague. What went wrong?
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325i 2 m3 Registered 1 Rep 3 Posts Drives: '95 325 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: raleigh, nc iTrader: (0)	bump
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moveswiftly Colonel 382 Rep 2,926 Posts Drives: Cayman GT4, 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (12) Garage List 2012 335iS [0.00]	What you need to do is get a HID Relay Harness. It plugs into your + terminal in the engine and Ground. Along with that resistors to prevent a bulb out error from coming. You do not wanna drill a hole in your lights.... PM me for details i can help. i've had some experience in HID Retrofits __________________ Current: M2CS Gone but not forgotten: Cayman GT4, M2C, 2011 135i, E83 X3 6MT, 2016 SO M3, 2012 335iS, 2010 135i and 2006 e90 325xi
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iheartsole Brigadier General 85 Rep 4,929 Posts Drives: 08 335i coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (2)	i want to put Hid on my fogs, but still need to see some ppl with e92 install them. and see if there are any problems.
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10-21-2009, 03:42 PM	#9
tjpretz Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: St. Paul, MN iTrader: (0)	Same Problem I am having the same problem as 325i 2 m3 is talking about. I have a 2006 325i with a DDM tuning HID kit. How do I install an HID kit into this vehicle? I am confused because all the wiring for the headlight is contained inside the headlight assembly, and the connector taht connects to the halogen bulb is totally different from the connections on the hid kit. Please help! Thanks Terry
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dsc201knoc thatbimmerguy 143 Rep 1,050 Posts Drives: 95 ///M3, 97 ///M3, 08 2002 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The East Coast - NC iTrader: (14) Garage List 2008 BMW 2002 (135i) [8.00]	hey im local in fayetteville and i do these swaps all the time.. contact me if you need info i can hook you up... Some of the other guys from cary have al ready met me im around if you need me Damon __________________ 1995 ///M3 Coupe - 1997 ///M3 Sedan - 2008 2002 - 79 VW Rabbit - 82 Volvo 244 Turbo 135 For Sale Parts Feeler LET THE EAST COAST PLAY TOO!!!
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bluespeed117 Lieutenant Colonel 116 Rep 1,528 Posts Drives: e90 328i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: so-cal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 e90 328i [0.00]	You are going to have to drill a one inch hole in the back of the headlight cover. The hid kit should come with a waterproof seal with some holes in it for the wiring to go through. Once you do that you are going to have to find a place to mount your ballast. Pretty simple once you think it out. __________________ Muffler Delete/ Tien S-tech Springs / De-badged /BBS LM Reps 19"/ Nexen tires/DTM M5 Front bumper/ Injen Intake/Blacklines/M-tech Rear/Custom Muffler Tips.... More mods to come
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Scottycs Banned 55 Rep 591 Posts Drives: 09 335i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (6)	I have the same kit in 07 328i (09/06 build) and it will not even turn on with the car on. Capacitors will make it work but you will still get a lighting system error which is VERY annoying. Bought cancelers from dsc201knoc, worked but still got lighting system error which pops up every minute! After spending about $30 I got everything I need to make a harness similar to "parachute" to get rid of the error.
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Scottycs Banned 55 Rep 591 Posts Drives: 09 335i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (6)	Here is a rough sketch of the harness I made to prevent the errors. Original idea was posted by Parachute. Attached Images
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i own an e90 chief general 72 Rep 1,074 Posts Drives: e90 white on black manual 6spd Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: new jersey iTrader: (1)	i have a 2006 325xi sedan ...my boy just installed my HID w/ digital ballast..but it woouldn't work ... cuz 2006 bmw 3 series suck ...so he put in a relay harness that came w/ resistors for both my HID fogs and low beam ..and it works .....no error .... u have to place the resistors on a metal cuz that shit gets hot ..i learned my lesson ..lolz let me konw if u got any question ...FYI u dont have to take out ur headlights ..
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